The woman who replaced a former Miss USA who resigned her post claims she’s been subjected to public abuse.
The current Miss USA, Savannah Gankiewicz, said she has received death threats and hateful messages in the wake of predecessor Noelia Voigt’s resignation.
Gankiewicz said in a speech that the backlash she’s received “breaks my heart.”
“Since I’ve gotten this title, I’ve dealt with a lot of bullying and harassment, and it really does, it breaks my heart,” Gankiewicz said in a video shared last week on X.
“Sorry. I didn’t want to cry, but I just feel like it’s hard, because I wish people saw where my heart is coming from,” she said. “And it’s helping Lahaina and helping Maui residents and having a platform, but also showing young women that you can get bullied and you can hurt but you stand...
The current Miss USA, Savannah Gankiewicz, said she has received death threats and hateful messages in the wake of predecessor Noelia Voigt’s resignation.
Gankiewicz said in a speech that the backlash she’s received “breaks my heart.”
“Since I’ve gotten this title, I’ve dealt with a lot of bullying and harassment, and it really does, it breaks my heart,” Gankiewicz said in a video shared last week on X.
“Sorry. I didn’t want to cry, but I just feel like it’s hard, because I wish people saw where my heart is coming from,” she said. “And it’s helping Lahaina and helping Maui residents and having a platform, but also showing young women that you can get bullied and you can hurt but you stand...
- 5/26/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
The CW will be taking a long, hard look at whether it will air the Miss USA Pageant and Miss Teen USA Pageant in August following controversy at the organization.
Earlier this month, Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava resigned from their positions, accusing the organizers of abuse and bullying.
Voigt said that she relinquished her crown, publicly stating that she wanted to prioritize her mental well-being, calling the organization a “toxic work environment” in a resignation letter obtained by the New York Times that “at best, is poor management and, at worst, is bullying and harassment”.
Last month, The CW struck an exclusive, three-year deal to keep both events on its schedule after Miss USA became its number new special of the year with viewership peaking at over 1.1M, per Nielsen.
The 73rd Miss USA Pageant is set to air live on The CW on Sunday,...
Earlier this month, Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava resigned from their positions, accusing the organizers of abuse and bullying.
Voigt said that she relinquished her crown, publicly stating that she wanted to prioritize her mental well-being, calling the organization a “toxic work environment” in a resignation letter obtained by the New York Times that “at best, is poor management and, at worst, is bullying and harassment”.
Last month, The CW struck an exclusive, three-year deal to keep both events on its schedule after Miss USA became its number new special of the year with viewership peaking at over 1.1M, per Nielsen.
The 73rd Miss USA Pageant is set to air live on The CW on Sunday,...
- 5/16/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The mothers of the recently resigned Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava told Good Morning America today that their daughters were “ill-treated, abused, bullied and cornered” by pageant organizers, and that those circumstances led to the resignations last week.
Barbara Srivastava, mother of Miss Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava, and Jackeline Voigt, mother of Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt, told GMA that NDAs prevented their daughters from speaking out personally.
Watch the GMA segment above.
Last week, Noelia Voigt relinquished her Miss USA crown, publicly stating that she wanted to prioritize her mental well-being. But in an eight-page resignation letter obtained by The New York Times, Voigt described “a toxic work environment within the Miss USA Organization that, at best, is poor management and, at worst, is bullying and harassment.” According to The Times, she also “complained in her letter that the organization had delayed making good on her prize winnings.
Barbara Srivastava, mother of Miss Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava, and Jackeline Voigt, mother of Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt, told GMA that NDAs prevented their daughters from speaking out personally.
Watch the GMA segment above.
Last week, Noelia Voigt relinquished her Miss USA crown, publicly stating that she wanted to prioritize her mental well-being. But in an eight-page resignation letter obtained by The New York Times, Voigt described “a toxic work environment within the Miss USA Organization that, at best, is poor management and, at worst, is bullying and harassment.” According to The Times, she also “complained in her letter that the organization had delayed making good on her prize winnings.
- 5/14/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
The mothers of Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava, both of whom recently resigned their titles, are speaking out about how their daughters allegedly were “ill-treated” by the pageant organization.
Voigt announced her decision to step down from the Miss USA role on May 6, citing mental health struggles. Two days later, Srivastava also relinquished her title of Miss Teen USA, writing on Instagram, “I find that my personal values no longer fully align with the direction of the organization.”
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Voigt announced her decision to step down from the Miss USA role on May 6, citing mental health struggles. Two days later, Srivastava also relinquished her title of Miss Teen USA, writing on Instagram, “I find that my personal values no longer fully align with the direction of the organization.”
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- 5/14/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
The mothers of former Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava slammed the prominent pageants and claimed that their daughters — who resigned earlier this month — were “ill-treated, abused, bullied and cornered,” in a new interview with Good Morning America.
Voigt and Srivastava abruptly stepped down within a few days of each other. Voigt was the first to resign, citing her mental health in a public statement shared on Instagram. But in her internal resignation letter (leaked to The New York Times), she slammed Miss USA Organization for enabling a “toxic work environment…...
Voigt and Srivastava abruptly stepped down within a few days of each other. Voigt was the first to resign, citing her mental health in a public statement shared on Instagram. But in her internal resignation letter (leaked to The New York Times), she slammed Miss USA Organization for enabling a “toxic work environment…...
- 5/14/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
The mothers of Noelia Voigt, the former Miss USA 2023, and UmaSofia Srivastava, the former Miss Teen USA 2023, have come forward to shed light on their daughters’ surprise resignations.
Jackeline Voigt, Noelia’s mother, and Barbara Srivastava, UmaSofia’s mother, expressed their concerns and called for reforms within the Miss USA pageant system in an interview with Good Morning America.
Jackeline emphasized that their daughters’ decisions were not motivated by the prizes or material gains associated with the pageant. Instead, they were prompted by their alleged mistreatment, abuse, bullying and feeling cornered. Barbara further claimed that her daughter had experienced bullying from Miss Teen USA management, which had resulted in missed opportunities. She also voiced her concerns over her daughter’s social media account and alleged that it had been subjected to surveillance and control by the pageant’s management.
Jackeline disclosed that she became aware of something amiss after an incident at a Christmas parade.
Jackeline Voigt, Noelia’s mother, and Barbara Srivastava, UmaSofia’s mother, expressed their concerns and called for reforms within the Miss USA pageant system in an interview with Good Morning America.
Jackeline emphasized that their daughters’ decisions were not motivated by the prizes or material gains associated with the pageant. Instead, they were prompted by their alleged mistreatment, abuse, bullying and feeling cornered. Barbara further claimed that her daughter had experienced bullying from Miss Teen USA management, which had resulted in missed opportunities. She also voiced her concerns over her daughter’s social media account and alleged that it had been subjected to surveillance and control by the pageant’s management.
Jackeline disclosed that she became aware of something amiss after an incident at a Christmas parade.
- 5/14/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
On Thursday, Miss Hawaii USA and 2023 first runner-up Savannah Gankiewicz was announced as the new Miss USA by the pageant’s Instagram page.
The Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants were thrown into disarray this week as reigning titleholders, Noelia Voigt and UmaSofia Srivastava, both announced their resignations on Monday. In separate Instagram posts, Voigt and Srivastava cited mental health concerns and a misalignment of personal values with the parent organization as the reasons behind their decisions.
Voigt became the first Venezuelan American woman to win the Miss USA title in September 2023. The 24-year-old, who had been scheduled to compete in the future Miss Universe pageant, stated that making decisions that align with one’s well-being is crucial. She conveyed her hope to inspire others to advocate for themselves, prioritize mental health and fearlessly embrace the future.
Voigt’s resignation post drew attention from internet sleuths who speculated a hidden message within her statement.
The Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants were thrown into disarray this week as reigning titleholders, Noelia Voigt and UmaSofia Srivastava, both announced their resignations on Monday. In separate Instagram posts, Voigt and Srivastava cited mental health concerns and a misalignment of personal values with the parent organization as the reasons behind their decisions.
Voigt became the first Venezuelan American woman to win the Miss USA title in September 2023. The 24-year-old, who had been scheduled to compete in the future Miss Universe pageant, stated that making decisions that align with one’s well-being is crucial. She conveyed her hope to inspire others to advocate for themselves, prioritize mental health and fearlessly embrace the future.
Voigt’s resignation post drew attention from internet sleuths who speculated a hidden message within her statement.
- 5/11/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Just days after Miss USA Noelia Voigt announced she was giving up the crown seven months into her reign, Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava has also stepped down, stating her “personal values no longer fully align with the direction of the organization.” Srivastava revealed the news on Instagram on Wednesday, May 8, sharing a lengthy letter where she explained her decision. “After months of grappling with this decision, I have made the choice to resign from the title of Miss Teen USA 2023,” she wrote. She went on to say she is “grateful” for the support from her family, friends, fans and “sister queens,” but noted, “After careful consideration, I’ve decided to resign as I find that my personal values no longer fully align with the direction of the organization.” The 17-year-old, who represented New Jersey, said she was honored to represent her state as a first-generation Mexican-Indian American and vowed...
- 5/9/2024
- TV Insider
UmaSofia Srivastava, the Miss Teen USA titleholder, relinquished her crown two days after Miss USA Noelia Voigt stepped down.
In a statement shared on social media, the 17-year-old pageant queen explained why she was giving up her title.
“After careful consideration, l’ve decided to resign as I find that my personal values no longer fully align with the direction of the organization,” Srivastava shared in a statement on Instagram. “However, I will continue my relentless advocacy for education and acceptance.”
Srivastava also shared she was “grateful for all the support from my family, my state directors, my sister queens, and the fans who have cheered me on since I won my state title. I will always look back on my time as Miss NJ Teen USA fondly, and the experience of representing my state as a first generation, Mexican-Indian American at the national level was fulfilling in itself.”
The...
In a statement shared on social media, the 17-year-old pageant queen explained why she was giving up her title.
“After careful consideration, l’ve decided to resign as I find that my personal values no longer fully align with the direction of the organization,” Srivastava shared in a statement on Instagram. “However, I will continue my relentless advocacy for education and acceptance.”
Srivastava also shared she was “grateful for all the support from my family, my state directors, my sister queens, and the fans who have cheered me on since I won my state title. I will always look back on my time as Miss NJ Teen USA fondly, and the experience of representing my state as a first generation, Mexican-Indian American at the national level was fulfilling in itself.”
The...
- 5/8/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
For the second time in three days, a national beauty pageant winner is turning in her tiara.
UmaSofia Srivastava announced Wednesday that she is relinquishing the title of Miss Teen USA.
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“After months of grappling with this decision, I have made the choice to resign from the title of Miss Teen USA 2023,” she posted to Instagram. “After careful consideration,...
UmaSofia Srivastava announced Wednesday that she is relinquishing the title of Miss Teen USA.
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“After months of grappling with this decision, I have made the choice to resign from the title of Miss Teen USA 2023,” she posted to Instagram. “After careful consideration,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Miss USA 2023, Noelia Voigt, has resigned from her role as the crowned champion. She released a statement that explained why she felt it was time to step down and what she felt about receiving the honor in the first place.
Here is what Noelia said about relinquishing her crown and leaving her role as Miss USA 2023.
Miss USA 2023 Resigns From Position
Noelia Voigt has resigned from her role as Miss USA 2023, and she released a statement to explain her reasoning. Voight won the pageant on September 29, 2023, ending her reign at just over seven months. However, she had a good reason to want to step down from her role.
In her statement, Noelia said that she had made the tough decision to resign from the title of Miss USA 2023. “In life, I strongly value the importance of making decisions that feel best for you and your mental health,” she wrote (via...
Here is what Noelia said about relinquishing her crown and leaving her role as Miss USA 2023.
Miss USA 2023 Resigns From Position
Noelia Voigt has resigned from her role as Miss USA 2023, and she released a statement to explain her reasoning. Voight won the pageant on September 29, 2023, ending her reign at just over seven months. However, she had a good reason to want to step down from her role.
In her statement, Noelia said that she had made the tough decision to resign from the title of Miss USA 2023. “In life, I strongly value the importance of making decisions that feel best for you and your mental health,” she wrote (via...
- 5/6/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Noelia Voigt, the reigning queen of the Miss USA Pageant, has stepped down from her duties, citing mental health struggles. The pageant queen announced her decision to step away from her role on Monday, May 6. In a statement following her announcement, the Miss USA Organization says it supports her decision. Voigt, 24, represented Utah and was crowned Miss USA on September 29, 2023. Since winning, Voigt has been on a global tour promoting the cause she represented in the pageant, Smile Train. “My journey as Miss USA has been incredibly meaningful, representing Utah with pride, and later the USA at Miss Universe (held in November),” Voigt wrote on Instagram. “Sadly, I have made the very tough decision to resign from the title of Miss USA 2023.” “Never could I have imagined the journey that my childhood dream would take me on,” she continued. “Constant and consistent hard work and dedication all lead me to where I am today,...
- 5/6/2024
- TV Insider
Pageant organizers are supporting today’s decision by Miss USA Noelia Voigt to relinquish the title to focus on her mental health.
In a joint statement, organizers of the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants said, “We respect and support former Miss USA Noelia Voigt’s decision to step down from her duties. The well-being of our titleholders is a top priority, and we understand her need to prioritize herself at this time.”
The Miss USA organization “is currently reviewing plans for the transition of responsibilities to a successor and an announcement regarding the crowning of the new Miss USA will be coming soon,” according to the statement.
Voigt surprised the pageant world with her announcement today – an announcement that comes during Mental Health Awareness Month. She joins a growing list of performers, celebrities and athletes who have publicly cited mental health issues as cause for stepping away, most often temporarily,...
In a joint statement, organizers of the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants said, “We respect and support former Miss USA Noelia Voigt’s decision to step down from her duties. The well-being of our titleholders is a top priority, and we understand her need to prioritize herself at this time.”
The Miss USA organization “is currently reviewing plans for the transition of responsibilities to a successor and an announcement regarding the crowning of the new Miss USA will be coming soon,” according to the statement.
Voigt surprised the pageant world with her announcement today – an announcement that comes during Mental Health Awareness Month. She joins a growing list of performers, celebrities and athletes who have publicly cited mental health issues as cause for stepping away, most often temporarily,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Noelia Voigt, who was crowned Miss USA in September 2023, is resigning from the role.
Voigt announced her decision to step down in a lengthy Instagram statement on Monday, citing mental health struggles.
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“In life, I strongly value the importance of making decisions that feel best for you and your mental health,” she wrote. “As individuals, we grow through experiencing different things in life that lead us to learning more about ourselves. My...
Voigt announced her decision to step down in a lengthy Instagram statement on Monday, citing mental health struggles.
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“In life, I strongly value the importance of making decisions that feel best for you and your mental health,” she wrote. “As individuals, we grow through experiencing different things in life that lead us to learning more about ourselves. My...
- 5/6/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
The Miss USA pageant is expanding its relationship with The CW, sealing a three-year deal that adds Miss Teen USA to the mix. The network announced Thursday that the 73rd Miss USA Pageant will air live on Sunday, Aug. 4., at 8 p.m. Et on The CW, while Miss Teen USA will also air on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. Et.
This reps the second year in a row that Miss USA aired on The CW. Last year’s telecast was the pageant’s first broadcast airing since 2019, while Miss Teen USA streamed on the CW’s app and website on the same day.
According to The CW, last year’s Miss USA broadcast “ranked as the network’s No. 1 new special of the year and delivered the pageant’s strongest performance of the last three years on television.” When Miss Utah, Noelia Voigt, was crowned Miss USA, viewership peaked at over 1.1 million total viewers.
This reps the second year in a row that Miss USA aired on The CW. Last year’s telecast was the pageant’s first broadcast airing since 2019, while Miss Teen USA streamed on the CW’s app and website on the same day.
According to The CW, last year’s Miss USA broadcast “ranked as the network’s No. 1 new special of the year and delivered the pageant’s strongest performance of the last three years on television.” When Miss Utah, Noelia Voigt, was crowned Miss USA, viewership peaked at over 1.1 million total viewers.
- 4/25/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The CW is sticking with Miss USA.
The network has struck an exclusive, three-year deal to keep the Miss USA Pageant and the Miss Teen USA Pageant on its schedule.
It comes after the network acquired the rights to the beauty pageant last year. The broadcast ranked as its number new special of the year, per The CW, with viewership peaking at over 1.1M, per Nielsen, for the final moments of the show including the crowning of Miss Utah, Noelia Voigt, as Miss USA.
The 73rd Miss USA Pageant will air live on The CW on Sunday, August 4 after Miss Teen USA airs on Thursday, August 1.
Miss USA has bounced around a number of networks over the years including on NBC, Reelz, Fox and Fyi.
This year’s event will see the age limit for contestants scrapped with women over the age of 29 now eligible to compete after last year it allowed divorced,...
The network has struck an exclusive, three-year deal to keep the Miss USA Pageant and the Miss Teen USA Pageant on its schedule.
It comes after the network acquired the rights to the beauty pageant last year. The broadcast ranked as its number new special of the year, per The CW, with viewership peaking at over 1.1M, per Nielsen, for the final moments of the show including the crowning of Miss Utah, Noelia Voigt, as Miss USA.
The 73rd Miss USA Pageant will air live on The CW on Sunday, August 4 after Miss Teen USA airs on Thursday, August 1.
Miss USA has bounced around a number of networks over the years including on NBC, Reelz, Fox and Fyi.
This year’s event will see the age limit for contestants scrapped with women over the age of 29 now eligible to compete after last year it allowed divorced,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
In what’s beginning to feel like a foregone conclusion at this point, the winner of the 2023 Miss Universe competition (for the 72nd year in a row!) hailed from a little-known place called — wait for it — Earth. As Alyssa Edwards would say, “rigga morris!”
Broadcast live on Telemundo and the Roku Channel, Saturday’s ceremony welcomed 84 contestants, including the first-ever entry from Pakistan, to San Salvador’s José Adolfo Pineda Arena, where reigning Miss Universe R’Bonney Gabriel was waiting to crown her successor.
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- 11/19/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Miss USA 2023 has been crowned!
Noelia Voigt, Miss Utah, took the title over at the end of the event, held at Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada on Friday (September 29).
Miss Hawaii Savannah Gankiewicz was the runner-up, with Miss Wisconsin Alexis Loomans as the second runner-up.
Just days ahead of the final competitions, Noelia took to Instagram to share her excitement about competing.
“The past seven years of my pageant journey have all led me to this moment,” she wrote. “I usually have a bit of nerves before interview, but right now, I feel completely at peace. I can’t wait to get into that room, connect with the judges, and show them 100% of who Noelia is!”
Noelia‘s crowning moment came just a day after UmaSofia Srivastava, who was Miss Teen New Jersey, was crowned Miss Teen USA 2023.
Check out Noelia’s crowning moment as Miss USA 2023 in the gallery!
Noelia Voigt, Miss Utah, took the title over at the end of the event, held at Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada on Friday (September 29).
Miss Hawaii Savannah Gankiewicz was the runner-up, with Miss Wisconsin Alexis Loomans as the second runner-up.
Just days ahead of the final competitions, Noelia took to Instagram to share her excitement about competing.
“The past seven years of my pageant journey have all led me to this moment,” she wrote. “I usually have a bit of nerves before interview, but right now, I feel completely at peace. I can’t wait to get into that room, connect with the judges, and show them 100% of who Noelia is!”
Noelia‘s crowning moment came just a day after UmaSofia Srivastava, who was Miss Teen New Jersey, was crowned Miss Teen USA 2023.
Check out Noelia’s crowning moment as Miss USA 2023 in the gallery!
- 9/30/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Prepare to be amazed as the 2023 Miss USA Pageant airs live this week! At the end of the big event, a new Miss USA will be crowned. Fifty-one fabulous contestants from across the United States are ready to wow the judges with their intelligence and beauty. For the past decade, fans have missed the live broadcast of this huge event, but fortunately, this year, it’s back and better than ever. The 72nd Miss USA Pageant airs live from Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada on Friday, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. Et on The CW. You can watch The CW with a subscription to YouTube TV.
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- 9/29/2023
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
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